What is the cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

The cheapest way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

The fastest way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £70 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Pontypool and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontypool to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Twympath and arriving at Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pontypool and Caerphilly?

No, there is no direct train from Pontypool to Caerphilly. However, there are services departing from Pontypool & New Inn and arriving at Caerphilly via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

The distance between Pontypool and Caerphilly is 20 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

How do I travel from Pontypool to Caerphilly without a car?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly without a car is to line 21 bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Caerphilly bus from?

Pontypool to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Twympath station.

Where do I catch the Pontypool to Caerphilly train from?

Pontypool to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Pontypool & New Inn station.

Train or bus from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

The best way to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly is to line 21 bus and line 26 bus which takes 1h 35m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Pontypool to Caerphilly bus arrive?

Pontypool to Caerphilly bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9.

Where does the Pontypool to Caerphilly train arrive?

Pontypool to Caerphilly train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Pontypool to Caerphilly?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontypool to Caerphilly is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Pontypool to Caerphilly.

Where can I stay near Caerphilly?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Caerphilly.

Pontypool to Caerphilly - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 21 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontypool to Caerphilly by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 21 bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Twympath to Blackwood Bus Station Stand 9bus 21
2. Take the bus from Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 26
1h 35m
£7–11
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontypool to Caerphillycar 15.6 mi
24 min
£4–6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Trussel Roadbus X24 / ...
2. Take the train from Cwmbran to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain
1h 40m
£10–22
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pontypool to Caerphillytaxi 15.6 mi
24 min
£70–90
Train
1. Take the train from Pontypool & New Inn to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Caerphillytrain Penarth - Caerphilly / ...
1h 46m
£11–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall 2 to Market Square 15Abus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Square 22 to Caerphilly Library / The Twynbus 50A / ...
1h 48m
£8–12

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Distance: 20.4 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Pontypool, Wales and Caerphilly, Wales?

You can take a bus from Twympath to Caerphilly Library / The Twyn via Blackwood Bus Station Stand 5 in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall 2 to Caerphilly via Pontypool and New Inn station, Pontypool & New Inn, and Cardiff Central in around 1h 46m.

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